Health news – Page 113
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NewsDepartment of Health hybrid labelling scares off shoppers
The Department of Health’s new hybrid front-of-pack labelling system is causing huge confusion among consumers…
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NewsSatfat report risks undermining reformulation work
Industry leaders have warned over a shock new report about the removal of satfat from food…
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NewsFears over 'alarming' decline in food authenticity tests
Local authorities ran half the number of food authenticity and labelling tests than they did five years ago…
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NewsClippy's to add sparkling stevia RTDs to portfolio
Jam brand Clippy’s is adding stevia-sweetened sparkling RTDs to its new drinks line-up….
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NewsMeridian high-protein snack bars hit Holland & Barrett
Meridian is targeting the sports nutrition market with new nut-based high-protein snack bars…
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NewsFirst Milk boosts production of high-value whey concentrate
First Milk has installed whey processing equipment at its Campbeltown cheese factory…
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NewsHolland & Barrett to offer targeted promotions
Holland & Barrett has told suppliers it is now able to run more sophisticated promotions after overhauling its IT…
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NewsFDF welcomes new Responsibility Deal pledge to reduce salt
FDF welcomes new Responsibility Deal pledge to reduce salt…
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NewsCow & Gate boosts vitamin D in Growing Up toddler milk
Cow & Gate has reformulated its Growing Up Milk with more vitamin D…
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NewsScotmid co-op lists McGhee's 'healthier' Scotch pie
Glasgow-based baker McGhee’s has secured the first retail listing for its ‘healthier’ Scotch pie…
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NewsKettle & Tyrrells turn to 'healthier' sweet potatoes
Kettle, Tyrrells and Scott Farms are all rolling out sweet potato crisp ranges this month…
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NewsFree-from boosted by health concerns
It’s not just frozen yoghurt hitting the big time. After Gü founder James Averdieck bought a controlling interest in dairy-free ice cream brand Bessant & Drury last July, free-from ice cream is set to go mainstream too. Averdieck says he plans to turn the pioneering coconut brand, ...
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NewsMcDonald's bolsters fruit supply for Free Fruit Fridays push
McDonald’s UK has doubled the number of fruit suppliers to four to cope with increased demand for its kids fruit bags…
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NewsWHO fuels sugar confusion with call for 50% daily cut in intake
This week’s controversial WHO report calling for a 50% reduction in sugar intake is likely to add to consumer confusion…
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NewsE-cigarette players vow to fight 'unworkable' EU clampdown
The UK’s electronic cigarette industry has moved to allay fears that the nascent market for e-cigs will be stymied within …
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NewsKingsmill reveals Great White hope for sliced bread
Allied Bakeries is looking to “save” the white bread category with the new Kingsmill Great White loaf…
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NewsAtkins hits back at high-protein diet study
The company behind the Atkins diet has hit back at a study claiming a high-protein diet could be harmful to human health.
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NewsDaily sugar intake should be halved: WHO
People should seek to cut by half the amount of sugar they consume each day, the World Health Organisation has said, in new guidance on sugar intake.
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NewsSugar tax could tackle soaring obesity, says chief medical officer
A sugar tax may be needed to tackle the obesity crisis, the chief medical officer for England said yesterday.